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Dr. Richard Wolkowitz, MD
Buena Vista, CO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Wolkowitz, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Buena Vista, CO?
Dr. Richard Wolkowitz, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Buena Vista, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wolkowitz graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wolkowitz is fluent in English, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Croatian, Dutch; Flemish, Finnish, Georgian, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Japanese, Lao, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Sanskrit, Semitic languages, Serbian, Sindhi, Slovenian, Somali, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tonga (Tonga Islands), Vietnamese, Welsh, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolkowitz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolkowitz’s office.
Where did Dr. Wolkowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | UNIVERSITY HOSPS AND CLINICS
Is Dr. Wolkowitz board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wolkowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Wolkowitz speak?
Dr. Wolkowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Bengali
Burmese
Croatian
Dutch; Flemish
English
Finnish
Georgian
German
Hebrew
Indonesian
Japanese
Lao
Latin
Norwegian
Polish
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Sanskrit
Semitic languages
Serbian
Sindhi
Slovenian
Somali
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Tonga (Tonga Islands)
Vietnamese
Welsh
Yiddish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wolkowitz typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wolkowitz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wolkowitz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wolkowitz typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wolkowitz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wolkowitz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Does Dr. Wolkowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Wolkowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wolkowitz accept in Buena Vista, CO?
Dr. Wolkowitz in Buena Vista, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wolkowitz's office located?
Dr. Richard Wolkowitz's Practice 2
405 Denver Ave Hrrmc Saguache Health Center
Saguache, CO 81149
What is Dr. Wolkowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wolkowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477547461.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolkowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolkowitz
What is Dr. Richard Wolkowitz's specialty?
Dr. Wolkowitz is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Buena Vista, CO.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Richard Wolkowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wolkowitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center, San Luis Valley Health - Regional Medical Center, Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Richard Wolkowitz accepting new patients in Buena Vista, CO?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wolkowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Wolkowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wolkowitz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Wolkowitz?
Please contact Dr. Wolkowitz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wolkowitz have?
Dr. Richard Wolkowitz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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